Kitronik Lesson in a Box: Simple Robotics for the BBC micro:bit

The Simple Robotics Kit is a ready-to-use classroom solution that brings electronics, coding, and physics together in one compact teaching resource. Designed to make lesson planning effortless, this all-in-one set includes reusable hardware and a suite of editable teaching materials developed by educators and tested in real classrooms.

With a focus on affordability, durability, and ease of use, this kit supports teachers in delivering engaging lessons across Design & Technology, Computing, and Physics. The learning resources are aligned with key curriculum areas, while also promoting creativity, experimentation, and broader personal development by showing students how STEM applies across multiple subjects.

All included lesson materials are teacher-friendly and adaptable, with technicians’ notes, step-by-step lesson plans, worksheets, and editable files in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and PDF formats. A quick-start guide is also provided, helping educators get up and running quickly, with information on using the micro:bit, setting up the kit, and trying out coding examples.

The included robots are powered by the BBC micro:bit and use the Klip Motor Driver Board—no soldering required. Assembly is simple using crocodile clips, and projects can be coded in a variety of programming languages, making the kit suitable for all ability levels.

Cross-Curricular Applications

Design & Technology – Focus on planning, building, and problem-solving.

Computing – Code the robot’s movement using logic and sequencing.

Physics – Explore motion, speed, and velocity with hands-on experiments.

STEM Clubs & Open Days – Spark curiosity and creativity with fun robotics challenges.

What's in the Box? Includes 11 full electronic sets (10 for students, 1 for teacher use), stored in a large reusable Gratnells tray:

1 x Klip Motor Driver Board for BBC micro:bit

2 x Clippable TT Motor Boards (with cable tie and screws)

2 x Right-Angle TT Geared Motors

2 x 5-Spoke Injection-Moulded Wheels.

1 x Set of 10 Crocodile Clip Leads

1 x Ping Pong Ball (used as a front caster)

1 x Cardboard Chassis Template

1 x USB Drive with all resources and templates

Watch It in Action: